Hi Melissa,
I sent an email on the website but was not sure it got through.
Anyway, I wanted to compliment you on the article you did on homelessness. The
article may have been the best I have read on the homeless issue in Scottsdale.
The article was filled with fascinating personal stories, hopeful support and
planning efforts, and all written in a very professional journalistic style.
Well done!
I will continue to watch for your work.
Steve Ashby
Scottsdale subscriber
Here is a link to the story as well: https://www.yourvalley.net/scottsdale-independent/stories/the-homeless-problem-whos-on-the-streets-what-scottsdale-is-doing-to-help,298639
The lead story for Scottsdale Independent takes a look at
the growing number of homeless people in Scottsdale and new initiatives that
are trying to help people get back on their feet. The 2022 Point In Time count
shows there are more than 100 homeless people in Scottsdale. One of those
people is a licensed contractor with decades of experience – his rent went up
nearly $1,000 last year, and he was given a 30-day notice. When he couldn’t
meet the new rent price, he lost his housing. With more and more people finding
themselves in-need, Scottsdale has partnered with Phoenix Rescue Mission to
give people day-work.
